BCA - Ch 4

This type of interface uses graphical elements such as icons and windows.

GUI

An operating system released in 2012 with a user interface very similar to the interface used with tablets and smartphones with functionality similar to Windows 8.

OS X Mountain Lion

A Windows utility program that allows you to update the device drivers on your computer:

Windows Update

This wizard provides step-by-step guidance for selecting and installing hardware drivers.

add a device

This mobile operating system, currently owned by Google, is widely used in many of today's smartphones.

android

Starting or restarting a computer is called:

booting

The operating system based on Linux, designed for netbook computers, and focused on Internet connectivity through cloud computing.

chrome

A utility program that copies all files in the libraries, contacts, and favorites and on the desktop:

file history

Developed by Apple, based on Mac OS and is used as the platform for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

iOS

The mobile operating system developed by Apple and originally called iPhone OS.

iOS

Graphic representation for a program, type of file, or function:

icon

The ability to switch between different applications stored in memory is called:

multitasking

This system software coordinates computer resources, provides a user interface, and runs applications.

operating system

Windows utility program that locates and eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize operations.

optimize devices

What type of software works with users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details?

system

A common feature of the ribbon GUI that devices menus into major activity areas such as format and page layout

tabs

Windows makes it easy to update drivers with Windows:

update

An approach in which a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems that operate independently.

virtualization

Operating system released in 2012 and created to better integrate Microsoft's desktop operating systems with its mobile operating systems with support for gestures, cloud integration, and apps.

windows 8

The most recent Mac OS X version is:

yosemite